Students for Democracy and Socialism Host Candidate Forums WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., Sept. 26, 2019 — West Liberty University welcomes two candidate forums next week, hosted by the Students for Democracy and Socialism. Both forums take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 1 and 2, in College Hall[Read More…]
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Campaign Update: Governor Justice to host town hall meeting in Morgantown on Oct. 7
From the Justice for Governor Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice announced that his campaign will hold a town hall meeting in Morgantown on Monday, Oct. 7. Governor Justice will talk about his administration’s efforts to revitalize West Virginia’s economy, fix the roads, invest in public schools and combat[Read More…]
Campaign Update: W.Va. Gov. Justice defends President Trump against efforts to impeach
From the Justice for Governor Campaign: Charleston, W.Va. – West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Thursday joined the Brian Kilmeade Show on Fox News Radio to address congressional Democrats’ efforts to impeach President Trump: “You can measure what Trump has done. In every way in the world you can measure what[Read More…]
10 things to know: Wednesday, Sept. 25
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The regional bureau of The Associated Press shares 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items and much more in West Virginia newspapers. 1. DEMOCRATS TAKE UP IMPEACHMENT DRIVE; TRUMP ASSAILS THEM The probe focuses partly[Read More…]
US Senators Manchin and Capito announce $5.8 milion for economic investments across W.Va.
Announcement from the office of Senator Manchin: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $5,839,934 from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for various projects across West Virginia. The funding will expand wastewater collection and treatment service,[Read More…]
Legislators Hanshaw, Hansen chat with W.Va. students about climate change
By Kate Mishkin, Charleston Gazette-Mail CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Climate change is real, it’s man-made and it doesn’t have to be political. Those were some of the messages West Virginia students got from their elected leaders Tuesday morning in the middle of legislative interims, when House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, and[Read More…]
W.Va. State Police criticized over purchasing controls
By Steven Allan Adams, For The Intelligencer of Wheeling CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A performance review by the Legislative Auditor’s Office released Tuesday found that the West Virginia State Police has not developed procedures for how it makes purchases and is not complying with guidelines. The Legislative Auditor’s Performance Evaluation and[Read More…]
West Virginia, Hungary sign formal agreement to enhance economic relationship
Release from the Office of the Governor: CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and other West Virginia officials Tuesday hosted cabinet dignitaries from the nation of Hungary – including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó – for a ceremony at the State Capitol, where leaders of both governments[Read More…]
W.Va. Press Financial Snapshot:
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Press Association is sharing a WVPA Financial snapshot graphic for media consideration. It’s provided as a stand alone feature or to be used with coverage of State government. It’s provided at no cost for your consideration in print and online. The graphic is developed[Read More…]
